Reservists party released today (Wednesday) the results of its primaries for the party list headed by former Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel. Against the backdrop of the primaries in the party which polls show is still below the electoral threshold realistic options remain for alliances with other lists ahead of the approaching elections.

Recently talks took place between Hendel and Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz as well as with Dedi Simchi who declared his intention to enter politics but has not yet joined any party. Similar conversations are also underway with former minister Hili Tropper who recently left Gantz party.

Sources familiar with the details say the coming weeks will be the most significant on the path to alliances which could also happen within a short time. At the same time it is possible that one alliance alone will not suffice and another may be needed before submitting the lists if the Reservists decide to run independently until the end.

The party stated: As a reminder in the primaries held on June 8 it was decided that Yoaz would continue to lead the party. The list is composed of bereaved families war wounded reservists and social activists who led the struggle against draft evasion over the past two years.

Hendel said: Those who led Israel when the state disappeared should be the ones to lead it in the political system as well. We chose to hold primaries contrary to the mood in the rest of the political system in order to give expression to the decision of thousands of activists and members who are in fact our partners on the way over the past two years. I am proud of the list that was formed. Now looking forward our mission is a Zionist government without ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties a conscription law and decision on the battlefield.

The party detailed the six party members elected in the primaries: In first place Major (res.) Yoav Adomi (45) deputy battalion commander in Battalion 8111 of Brigade 5 fought about 550 days of reserve duty since October 7. Between reserve rounds he founded together with Hendel and other partners the Reservists movement which became a party. In civilian life Yoav is vice president of business development and innovation after years of entrepreneurship project management and business development in Israel and abroad.

In second place came Roei Frank (37): platoon commander in reserves in the Negev Brigade fought 440 days of reserve duty during which he was wounded in battles in Gaza but returned to lead his soldiers in the field. Between reserve rounds Roei was one of the leaders of the struggle against the draft evasion law in the Knesset. He is an economist by training and serves as a senior manager at a global fintech company.

Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Erez Ben Ezra (56) came in third place in the primaries: command planning officer who served 400 days of reserve duty since October 7 father of three active duty soldiers. One of the leaders of the struggle against the draft evasion law in the Knesset. Senior high-tech executive with decades of experience in international companies in technology and management. Holds academic education including law studies a master's degree in business administration and a master's degree in philosophy of science.

Major (res.) Tehila Peretz (39) came in fourth place: served as a casualty officer accompanying the wounded and their families for about 700 days since the start of the Iron Swords war. Leads the party's mental health and IDF wounded portfolio. Works in human resources at an American high-tech company.

In fifth place came Shlomi Damari (35): reserve fighter who served about 500 days in the Iron Swords war. On October 7 he defended his family in the Gaza envelope while one of his brothers was at the Nova party and another brother was in the youth neighborhood in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. His younger brother Dan of blessed memory was murdered after fleeing Nova. The very next day he enlisted for extended reserve service of hundreds of days. Alongside his military service Shlomi works to strengthen Israel's standing in the international hasbara arena and is considered one of the prominent voices in the struggles for reservists IDF wounded and Israeli society in the Knesset.

Amalia Kainan (43) came in sixth place in the primaries: head of the local emergency team in Yonatan in the Golan Heights. Management resilience and community expert. Served as local committee chair for 5 years. Currently manages supply chain at an international startup company. Previously served as CEO of a tourism company operations vice president at an industrial company and director at companies and nonprofits.